Home Hints

With the new year just beginning and the house likely to be in a bit of a state from all the festive shenanigans, it is the perfect time to start making new year’s resolutions for your home. As usual, the best resolutions are the ones are the easiest, that’s why I have teamed up with…

The gardening movement is alive and well among UK millennials. According to research published earlier this year, it was found that millennials are spending more on gardening than their parents. It appears that the gardening revival goes hand-in-hand with the shift towards healthy living as adults are now growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs in their backyard for…

Are you thinking about moving house next year? If the thought of moving all your belongings makes you miserable, this post is for you. Moving house doesn’t need to be a stressful experience, so we’ve got some top tips to make the experience much easier for all involved: Start early Begin making lists and going…

Have you been noticing that the breeze is turning a little cooler outside? Maybe you’re still running your central air conditioning unit to try to keep temperatures regulated. Either way, now is the time to start thinking about your furnace and other items around your home that could be affected by the cooler, upcoming weather….

Birthdays are a really special time of year, after all it’s the one day a year where everyone gathers around you to make you feel loved and appreciated. As we get older, we tend to take charge of hosting our own birthday gatherings in a bid to get our friends and family together. If you’re…

Buying a home is a little like buying a car. When you buy a car, especially a used vehicle, you thoroughly inspect it for all sorts of issues. You might order a history of the car to get a good picture of past repairs or damage. When buying a home, you have to be just…

Extended vacations are wonderful. You get to relax and enjoy yourself for a while. Back at your home, your electronics keep functioning, though. That’s especially true of your HVAC system. You need to prep it for your extended absence. Here’s how to protect your home’s HVAC system while you’re on vacation. Set Your Thermostat Image…

That musty smell in your home is a bad sign. It hints that you have mold, a fungus that could cause health issues for you and your family. You need to get rid of mold immediately. Here are four tips to keep mold from gaining a foothold in your home. Look for Excess Moisture Image…

According to the US Bureau of the Census, only 5 percent of seniors over the age of 65 occupy nursing or assisted-living homes. This statistic shows that a majority of elderly adults are living at home either alone or with their families. With the growing senior population, it is becoming more important to focus on…

Many homebuyers like older homes because they offer charm and character details that newer homes lack. But older homes also come with more maintenance and upkeep, and even potential health risks. Buyers need to be aware of these things before they make a purchase. Higher Maintenance Costs Image via Flickr by rjray08 Structural problems and…